Small business owners face a long list of challenges, and for many, the obstacle of securing financial resources needed to grow a business claims the top spot on the list. That's the driving force behind LendingTree's inaugural $50,000 Small Business Grant Contest, where LendingTree will present the winning small business a $50,000 grant to help fund future growth.

“Since LendingTree launched its small business loan marketplace, LendingTree has been committed to helping small businesses thrive by simplifying the loan shopping process and matching the right businesses with right lenders to meet their financial needs,” said Doug Lebda, Founder and CEO of LendingTree. “We wanted to take our commitment one step further by granting $50,000 to help one small business achieve even more success.” to continue click here.

Organization to Award $233,000 in College Scholarships to Southland High School Seniors

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ – As students prepare to navigate the college application process, parents are turning their focus towards the cost and affordability of higher education. According to a 2014 study commissioned by Citizens Bank that explored the feelings and beliefs of students and parents with respect to student loans, 94 percent of parents said they feel an increased financial burden from their child’s college debt. What’s more alarming is the fact that 45 percent said they do not have a plan to pay for that debt1. To help alleviate the heavy burden of paying for college, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Southern California will award $233,000 in scholarship funds to deserving high school seniors who reside in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. The 2016/2017 online application is open now through January 18, 2017 and interested students should visit... to continue click here.

The Tom Joyner Foundation® announced the ‘Full Ride’ scholarship program that will cover all the expenses of one student planning to attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the fall of 2017. “The cost of a college education isn’t getting any cheaper,” said Tom Joyner, chairman of his Foundation and host of the top-ranked nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning show. “So, I want to help a graduating high school senior with a chance to attend a black college to pursue their dreams.”

Past Full Ride Scholars have impressive backgrounds, including last year’s winner, Morgan Taylor Brown, of Fayetteville, Ga., who is attending Spelman College, pursuin her interests to become a psychiatrist. In 2015, to continue click here.